"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45 NKJV
Hello Friends and Family,
What a busy month it has been for us, and yet a real joy in serving our Lord Jesus Christ. First we want to thank you for your prayers for our family. God provided Tim with employment at Douglas Machine in Alexandria (about 40 minutes away), which operates using Biblically-based principles. Tim has been learning a lot of new skills at this new job, and is now managing multiple complex IT projects. For the National Day of Prayer most of the company came together to seek the Lord, and Tim has been able to go to weekly devotions on-site at work, monthly faith@work lunches, be apart of the prayer team and the care team at work. When God closes a door He certainly does have something better in store as he opens another door for us.
Our family is stronger than ever in the Lord and we praise Him for His grace! Homeschool prep-work has started for the upcoming year and while Anna was reviewing the alphabet with Josh they came to the letter Q. Anna said queen starts with Q and Josh replied "Hey! Queen! Like you Mommy!" What a bunch of good kids God has given to us. In fact, sometimes when Josh is trying to fall asleep in the same room with his brother Caleb (and unaware that the baby monitor is on) what we hear coming through the monitor is Josh singing to Jesus with a mashup of Chris Tomlin's "Sing,Sing,Sing", Jeremy Camp's "Empty Me (Holy Fire)" and the "YMCA" (we do hold our services there, after all!). Out of the mouth of babes and infants, and oh what a blessing from the LORD.
Here are some picture updates with Praise Reports and Prayer Request below:
(Caleb giving us one of his many smiles full of laughter) (Joshua using his imagination on a Biblical Adventure)
(Joshua being like Pastor Daddy) (Students from our last Bible study at M-State Fergus Falls this semester)
(Surprise visit from Great Aunt Grace all the way from Chico, CA!) (Joshua and Caleb loving on each other as brothers)
We are blessed and amazed to see how in less than two years time God has grown this fellowship literally from nothing to the flock we serve today. To God be the glory, great things He has done!
Praise Reports:
- Our Family - We have been so blessed watching our two boys grow up learning about Jesus. Joshua often tries to lead us in worship (though we don't always know what he is singing, but God does) and tries to teach from his Bible using a homemade pulpit.
- Monthly Fellowship Meals (potluck style) - God has been using these to draw us closer as a fellowship and give us a sweet time of unity in the Lord. (Plus good food to eat)
- Israel Conference Webcast - We joined our friends in Fargo and brought along some folks from Fergus Falls to hear what's going on is Israel and how we can minister to those in the middle-east.
- College Ministry - Semester End - Tim has enjoyed serving Wednesday and Thursday Nights at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, and has such joy to see students live for the Lord and desire to study the Bible over the summer on their own.
- Polycarp Movie Outreach - What a wonderful movie and outreach we had! This film is based on the true historical account of the life of Polycarp, one of the early church fathers who was a disciple of the Apostle John. Many (including us) were challenged to stand boldly on the gospel in the face of persecution.
- Tim's Great Aunt Grace came out to visit family here in Minnesota. We had no idea she was here until she walked into our church service! (What a special surprise and just the boost our spirits needed!)
- Finishing Book of Romans - As draw to a close of this wonderful letter full of doctrine. Please pray with us that the saints here would retain the truths laid out in the Scriptures and keep growing in the Lord.
- Water Baptism - We plan to do our very first water baptism on May 31st. Pray for those getting baptized to keep growing in the Lord and for them to be able to share what God is doing in their lives as they make a bold statement about their new life in Christ Jesus.
- Starting the Book of 1 Corinthians - Please pray that our fellowship would be strengthened and for God to do a powerful work in the hearts of everyone who listens to the Bible studies.
- July 5th Community Worship Service - Tim will be one of the three speakers at our community service this year. Pray for the Gospel to penetrate hearts and for lives to be forever changed. Also please pray for unity as more than 10 churches will be involved, and for people to come to the Truth!
- Servants - Lastly we have a desire for a worship leader/team and for children's ministry volunteers. Please pray for God to raise up people who have a heart to serve Him and help others grow in the love and knowledge Jesus Christ.
Again we can't say thank you enough for how much we appreciate your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you.
Pastor Tim, Anna, Joshua, and Caleb Molter
Jesus loves you! Be bold for the Lord!
Jesus loves you! Be bold for the Lord!
